First House

The First House, also known as the House of Self or the Ascendant, represents your physical body, personality, and the first impression you make on others. It's the "I am" house - your identity, appearance, and how you initiate action. The sign on the cusp of this house is your Rising Sign (Ascendant), one of the most important points in your chart. Planets here strongly color how others perceive you and how you approach life.